j_jza80 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Shame, but at least when its done, you know you shouldn't have to worry about this stuff again for some time, and the car will drive so well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 (edited) Just some more updates from Lee and embarrassingly things I should have checked: The last garage had made up a decat pipe which turns out doesn't fit to the correct location and is sitting on the gearbox mount.... On a good note I should be picking up the radiator and a few other bits from Abz this week! Edited November 30, 2016 by JasonR24 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Superb workman ship lol. Why in gods name did they think that was a good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 Superb workman ship lol. Why in gods name did they think that was a good idea I have no idea. So glad I took it to SRD now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudsey Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Your also missing the heat sheild that goes above the exhaust pipe. It deflects or sheilds heat from causing deterioration of the rubber propshaft donut coupling. You see the 4 x fixing points, that's the 4 corners the heat sheild is supposed to be attached too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 ^^ interesting! So that's what the rattley wee bugger does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 Your also missing the heat sheild that goes above the exhaust pipe. It deflects or sheilds heat from causing deterioration of the rubber propshaft donut coupling. You see the 4 x fixing points, that's the 4 corners the heat sheild is supposed to be attached too. Oh wow cheers for letting me know that I had no idea. If anyone has one of these I'll take it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 I have an excellent one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted October 20, 2016 Author Share Posted October 20, 2016 (edited) Another update from Lee, really gutting to see the car like this... Wiring is a mess: This is from the speed delimiter and fcd in and under the glovebox.... Next again are the turbos and some more shots of the damage: Looks like something has been left in the intake side and just smashed through the turbos... Next is the most shocking error and that's this: That is most the blue roll that lee could remove from the inter cooler on the turbo side.... lots of blue roll blocking the air flow. Even now the boost isnt running right, the intercooler probably still has loads of the stuff stuck deeper in it. Looks like I'll need a new intercooler.... Edited November 30, 2016 by JasonR24 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudsey Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 That's a real shocker indeed. Trust no one, and always do the work yourself. These things even if you think you can't do them, can always be learnt as it's not rocket science. I certainly hope you don't get raped for how much it's going to cost you to fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 What the HELL! I would be up the garage you went to tomorrow ready to kick some arse, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 What an absolute mess, sorry to hear this. Lee and the team will sort it out but bet you are gutted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted October 20, 2016 Author Share Posted October 20, 2016 Cheers guys, I appreciate the comments. I'm going to confront the garage about this ASAP. At least right now it's safe with SRD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Sorry to see the things that Lee has come across. This is the main reason that myself and my brother do all the work on the 3 supra's we have in the family, so hard to trust the workmanship. It's in good hands now with SRD, hopefully now you can not worry and enjoy the car when you get it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 (edited) Intercooler after pulling loads out: On the bright side, under trays look epic: I'll keep updating as things get sorted. Finding the love for the supra again thanks to Lee and SRD. By far the best customer service I've ever had. Edited October 21, 2016 by JasonR24 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
np89 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Intercooler after pulling loads out: http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161021/f7acc6c99441bead3385b0d177ae7462.jpg On the bright side, under trays look epic: http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161021/6258077c777350fdf40164c78b94ec1f.jpg I'll keep updating as things get sorted. Finding the love for the supra again thanks to Lee and SRD. By far the best customer service I've ever had. Is the intercooler not savable or do you think you'll just replace just to be on the safe side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 Is the intercooler not savable or do you think you'll just replace just to be on the safe side? /QUOTE] Not sure mate, SRD have washed it out but it could still have bits in it blocking it up. No way of telling really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 Another update from Lee. I've decided while it's at SRD to get some other bits done. I'm sending over the radiator, fog light pcb, Thor speed delimiter and speed Convertor to get everything sorted properly. I've asked lee to paint the tired looking engine parts as well so should look much better once it's done. Inside of the cam covers looking dirty so lee has cleaned them up and painted them. Looking much fresher! Can't wait to pick the car up when it's done. Getting the love back massively now. Car is getting treated how it should have done originally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 Crackle black engine. Will think about the rest at a later date. I'd like to get an aftermarket intake done too. Turbo side might have to wait! Oh and lee kindly fitted a heat shield The car is looking better everyday. Few bits went to lee today so hopefully they are in working order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyBoi Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Looking good Jason, glad it's coming to where you want it May I ask if the turbos have been fixed? If not what are your plans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 Another update. Lee told me that the brake calipers on the fronts has split seals so decided to get a refurb with Chris Wilson stainless pistons while they were all out, new lick of paint as well so looking great. Lee said that the car was missing an efi fuse and relay which is usually forgotten when doing a NATT conversion and now luckily it's all sorted l: Glovebox is still not too great but tidier than it was. In the future I'll ditch the HKS speed delimiter and get an all in one digital Convertor from Lee. Not a huge priority though. Quite like it all it KM. Very JDM lol So today I went and got the car and it looked great. Everything was back to OEM and the radiator looked great under the bonnet. Im loving the crackle black and will get the whole engine bay done the in the future. With some shiny bits to set it apart. I have to say thanks to Lee and SRD again for really bringing my love back for the car. It drives absolutely brilliantly. Also thanks to JamieP for his old turbos and Chris Wilson for quickly making the stainless pistons. Overall really makes me proud to own the car and be a member of this club. I managed to get a video going through dartford tunnel as I know everyone loves those https://vimeo.com/192187741 Just need to get a restrictor ring as it was boosting to nearly 1.3 bar tonight, so I let off early on any pulls and also a decent car cover for over winter in the garage. Any recommendations would be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 Looking good Jason, glad it's coming to where you want it May I ask if the turbos have been fixed? If not what are your plans? Hi mate just seen this! The units on there at the moment are stock units off JamiePs engine and are working great. The old broken hybrids I have, I'll bring them over to Damien's to have a look at. I'm going to stay BPU and enjoy the car. It's brilliant at the moment and I'm really happy with how it drives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X13mgr Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Glad it's alls sorted mate. Hope see u in summer or at wroxhall again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Just caught up on this thread and im gutted to see that happen again to you mate. But its nice to see it work out in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Great to hear it's all working properly now Thinnk I have a spare VVTi plenum still if you need a spare for modifying/painting etc. I got the ridge on the top of mine cut off, and then got it powdercoated in sating black. Looks much better than stock, and much cheaper than buying an aftermarket plenum. (ignore the red lines near the throttle, was a pic I did a while ago to show someone my throttle adaptor) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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